Resilient protection systems for hybrid electric propulsion applications

航空航天领域的混合动力推进技术提供了提高效率和减少排放的潜力，是向低碳推进过渡的关键部分。拟议的博士学位将研究弹性混合动力推进的可行接地和保护解决方案，包括混合动力推进架构和解决方案的研究。调查的关键领域包括故障表征和分析、故障检测和定位、故障管理以及支持弹性系统重构的保护解决方案。本研究将结合多种电力电子和能量存储装置、更高电压水平、直流功率分配和新型复合材料在混合动力推进应用中的影响。

Hybrid Electric Propulsion for aerospace offers the potential to deliver improved efficiency and reduced emissions and is a key part of the transition to low carbon propulsion. The proposed PhD will investigate viable grounding and protection solutions for resilient hybrid electric propulsion, and includes the study of hybrid electric propulsion architectures and solutions. Key areas of investigation include fault characterization and analysis, fault detection and location, fault management, and protection solutions supporting resilient system reconfiguration. This study will incorporate the influence of multiple power electronics and energy storage devices, higher voltage levels, DC power distribution, and novel composite material in the hybrid propulsion applications.